Perinatal Pelvic Health Service
Pregnancy and childbirth affect each person differently and can lead to physical and emotional changes. Problems can include back and pelvic pain, accidental bladder or bowel leakage (known as incontinence), painful sexual intercourse and pelvic organ prolapse.
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) is a multidisciplinary team of specialists who can offer support to those experiencing pelvic health problems during pregnancy and up to one year after birth.
Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service
Who can access this service?
You can access the Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service if you are currently pregnant, or up to 12 months post-natal and you plan to or have had your baby under the care of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and have one of the following:
- Bladder and bowel problems (incuding urgency and incontinence)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Previous complex perineal trauma with ongoing symptoms
- Perineal wound concerns (healing, infections etc)
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Abdominal muscle separation
If you do not meet this criteria, please speak to your GP who can refer you to your local service.
How to access the service
Your GP, midwife, or health care professional can refer to the Perinatal pelvic Health Service at any point throughout your pregnancy journey, or up to 12 months after the baby is born.
Once we have received your referral, a member of the team will contact you within seven working days.
This website has lots of information available to help you, and how to get help if you need it.